Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata

Ingredients

• 6 cups unseasoned bread cubes white with crusts ( 12 ounces or 3/4 loaf) country-style
• 6 large eggs 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
• 0.5 cup maple syrup pure for serving
• 1 pint raspberries fresh
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 4 cups milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• whisk
• glass baking pan

Directions

1. Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
2. Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish.
3. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
4. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
5. Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
6. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.